Dole didn't even pick his shots very well.
So he stood his distance and picked his shots, knowing that a big punch had to get through sooner or later.
And at some point, you have to pick your shots and realize you can't do deals with everybody, because they take a lot of work.
"Tell them to pick their shots carefully and to wait for the signal."
That still gave Tuvok opportunities, but fewer of them; he was no longer able to pick and choose his shots, or to target specific ships.
Rasczak opens fire, picking his shots, but soon the bugs are all over him.
They ran away from him and closed up so he was able to pick his shots.
Don't spend much time picking your shots, just take as many as you can and keep moving.
Political figures out of office can pick their shots.
But the White House has also picked its shots carefully.